Associate Director of Events

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive annual event strategy that aligns with corporate goals, brand identity and key business milestones.
• Lead and/or work closely with the Marketing Communications team when it comes to event production including stage management, A/V and lighting design and technical logistics for live entertainment and keynote speakers.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to integrate interactive elements, emerging technologies and creative activations that elevate the attendee experience.
• Act as the primary liaison for entertainment, guest speakers and third-party production crews, managing contract negotiation.
• Direct the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent events, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, workstreams and delivery milestones.
• Own the budget of the events department including budget forecasting, meticulous expense tracking and post-event ROI analysis.
• Sources, vets and manages a diverse network of vendors (catering, logistics, decor and security), ensuring high-quality delivery and cost-efficiency.
• Oversees site selection, crowd management, transportation and robust contingency/safety planning for events of varying scales.
• Partner closely with HR, Sales, Facilities and Executive leadership to ensure events meet the needs of all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure flawless brand execution across all physical and digital touchpoints, maintaining a consistent "look and feel" across the event portfolio.
• Provide progress updates and performance metrics to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, and project management.
• Deep expertise in planning and executing high-profile, executive-level events from concept through on-site delivery and post-event measurement.
• Strong design experience instincts — able to craft events that feel intentional, premium and differentiated across every audience touchpoint.
• Manages multiple events simultaneously across different audience segments, formats and scales without sacrificing quality.
• Strong project management skills — able to build detailed plans, manage cross-functional workstreams and drive accountability across internal and external stakeholders in a complex, multi-event environment.
• Demonstrated experience owning event budgets and managing expense accountability across a portfolio of programs.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing large-scale vendor, hotel and venue contracts to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Leads through both direct authority and cross-functional influence — directing teams with and without formal reporting lines to deliver shared outcomes.
• A clear communicator and people leader with a track record of building collaborative, high-functioning teams.
• High design and brand literacy — able to establish and uphold visual and experiential standards that reflect a premium brand across all event touchpoints.
• A strategic thinker who connects event programming to business objectives and broader marketing strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with project management tools like Monday.com, Asana or trello.
• Experience with event platforms like Cvent or vFairs.
• Experience with social media.

Benefits

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.